Pinch Hitter Course

The training “Pinch Hitter” aims to convey the theoretical and practical knowledge of flying to fellow passengers without pilot-training and in an emergency to put them into position – in case of pilot incapacitation – to take over the control of an aircraft and to land it at the nearest airfield or onto an open field. Furthermore it is even more fun to fly along with a few basic skills of flying because you actively participate in flying and you also may lend a hand to the pilot from time to time.

Possible Participants:

Fellow passengers, wives / husbands, girlfriends, friends

Course start

Anytime by appointment

Requirements

A medical unobjectionability certificate or even better a medical examination

Training

Introduction in theoretical basics

Takeoff and landing

Meaning and operation of the main instruments

Radio communication, how to get in contact especially during emergencies

Observation of the weather

Fly on predetermined headings and altitudes, and simple turns

Traffic patterns

Recommendation

We recommend the acquisition of radio communication certificate in German (BZF II).